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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1914
Page
11
A veteran baseball writer reflects on umpire integrity, recounting pivotal calls in 1908 to 1914. He praises Hank O Day for a decisive safe out on Merkle and notes Connolly and O Loughlin as fair in World Series games, stressing referees' nerve under hostile crowds.
Former Waltham High School star athlete Jack Leary signs with the St. Louis American League club for the coming season. A prominent local figure, he began with Water City High, then semi pro ball, joined the Athletics, was farmed to Savannah, and later played in the New York State and Tri-State leagues before coaching Lexington High School football last fall. He travels to St. Petersburg, Florida to begin training as catcher and first baseman.
Three midget teams from the B. A. A. held trial relay races at Irvington Oval. One team led by Atwood defeated a squad with Oliver Leland in the lead. A Browne & Nicholls School team beat the other B. A. A. four, which led the field early before losing at the finish.
Constantine Hutchins of the B A A state champion and 1912 national titleholder won a four game match against clubmate R S Townsend to qualify for the final round of the Massachusetts Squash Racquet Association individual championship at the B A A courts yesterday afternoon.
Constantine Hutchins of the B A A defeated Townsend of B A A in a gritty semifinal 15-8 6-15 10-15 12-15 5-3. Hutchins showed late steady play while Townsend rallied, with sharp backhand and precise placements throughout the long match.
The Greater Boston Skating Association schedules an ice carnival at Franklin Field tomorrow evening weather permitting with races from 220 yards to a mile and a special Nestor Johnson cup race. Entries for boys and girls welcome by C H Libby at 15 Court Street with a 10 o clock Thursday deadline.
The Charley Ganzel fund grows to 2257.71 dollars after a donation from Casino Alley Friends received by Treasurer Herman Rickerson.
The Mechanics' Building hosts three closely matched wrestling bouts tonight at 8 15 Burns versus Gerhardt Lemle versus Zbysazko and Connolly versus Johanson Paddy Hehir of Worcester referees all four matches organizers aim for timely finish to suit traveling fans.
The match pits Waldek Zbyszko the European champion against Karl Lemle in a best two of three falls catch as catch can contest. Lemle, now in peak form, has sharpened his technique under Butter and is deemed highly dangerous. Fans expect a tough clash as Burns and Gerhardt also vie for victory in their rubber bout.
This afternoon at Ocean Pier Baths Revere Winthrop High and Boston Latin School swim in a dual meet. Captains Flcott and Bacon aim for top places in sprints with Falcott, Roy, Fabyan and Bacon set to excel in 50 100 and 300 yards. Falcont Berry Fabyan and Bacon lead in diving. Next meets include Mechanic Arts vs Winthrop and Brookline High vs Winthrop.
Cambridge High and Latin School girls beat Miss Haskell’s School 25 to 7 in a fast clean game at Posse gym. Miss Wal refereed as three 10 minute periods were played.
Our Cairo visit ends as we prepare to travel to Alexandria by train for a four hour ride. Then we board a boat for a four day voyage to Italy. The trip has been highly entertaining with many interesting sights along the way.
Tourists in Cairo after a day of sightseeing and stunts at the Sphinx enjoy a sand and rain storm under its shelter. Consul-General Olney Arnold hosts a reception before travelers head back to Alexandria. Giants win 6 to 3 over an unnamed opponent in a pyramids shadow game highlighted by a triple play.
Gossip for motorists reports a Bay State Automobile Association board meeting at Hotel Lenox at 1 p m. The new six cylinder National is on display at W H Stevens salesrooms. G Dean opens New England headquarters at 12 Boylston. J H MacAlman of the Boston Dealers Association speaks on industry strength and revival. Reform Club awaits a spring call from the president. A L Danforth says Cadillac shipped 7500 cars from Detroit for 1914.
Cora Livingston the wrestling champion at the Howard Atheneum faces Lynn’s Fanny Lewis in a high stakes match with a $25 forfeit if she cannot throw within one minute. Sporting authority Jack Sheehan predicts a Lynn upset though Livingston remains undefeated.
Abel Tiviat and Harries Kolehmainen face settlement this evening as both were marketed at the B A A games. Predictions center on possible disqualification and a bitter Irish American A C versus New York dispute, while Georgetown Holy Cross and Harvard Yale loom as upcoming rivals.
The Essex Athletic Association opens its boxing tourney at the Bac l Gay Theatre in Dartmonth Street next Tuesday. Terry Hrodly of New York faces Joe Marren of Fay Boston in the main eight round bout. Salem hearings on recent arrests may affect state boxing laws. Joe Eagan and Young Jasper clash at Unity Cycle A C with titles and matchups lining up toward rewards.
A reader asks about improving wind for running and suggests starting with a mile and a half, then gradually extending to three miles with bursts at 40 and 50 yards. Advice notes returning to school, training pace, and cautions against overdoing distance. Mentions Rob McAllister and Frank Gotch with brief historical notes.
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